Catherine Samuels
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
16 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 11, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Catherine Samuels
- License number
- 1762190
- Location
- 561 WILLOWMORE DR, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 16 inspections, last inspected March 11, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
177
Total Violations
Mar 11, 2026
Last Inspection
12
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (177)
The primary caregiver was missing training in building and physical premisses safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-03
The backyard contained an adjustable multifunction weight bench for gyms that was accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
Documents/forms for household members were not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-06
A fire drill was not conducted in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-18
One child's immunization record was not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-03
The primary caregiver allowed two household members to be present at the operation before submitting and receiving background checks results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
The primary caregiver was missing training in building and physical premisses safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-03
The primary caregiver allowed two household members to be present at the operation before submitting and receiving background checks results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
One child's immunization record was not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-03
The primary caregiver was missing training in building and physical premisses safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-03
One child's immunization record was not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-03
The backyard contained an adjustable multifunction weight bench for gyms that was accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
A fire drill was not conducted in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-18
Documents/forms for household members were not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-06
The primary caregiver allowed two household members to be present at the operation before submitting and receiving background checks results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
The backyard contained an adjustable multifunction weight bench for gyms that was accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27
A fire drill was not conducted in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-18
Documents/forms for household members were not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-06
A child was seen resting on the couch. This was rectified during the inspection when the child was relocated to a mat.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Documents/forms for household members were not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
The RCCH was missing the following required postings: Form from the most recent Licensing inspection, the Licensing notice Keeping Children Safe and telephone numbers specified in this division. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The primary caregiver allowed three household members to be present at the operation before submitting and receiving background checks results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
One admission form was missing the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11
The operation does not have proof that parents of enrolled children were notified that the child care program does not carry liability insurance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-17
A child was seen resting on the couch. This was rectified during the inspection when the child was relocated to a mat.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There were cleaning products accessible to the children in the kitchen and in the restroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The primary caregiver was missing training in food allergies and in building and physical premisses safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20
During lunchtime, the caregiver offered only two meal components fruit and meat to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
A 12 month old child was observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A fire drill was not conducted in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20
The caregiver in charge, during the primary caregiver's absence, did not have access to the children s essential information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
Electrical outlets were not covered in the daycare area, and electrical cords were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
Two children's immunization record was not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
The operation is not using the updated admission form and is missing information about children with special care needs and food allergies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher were not inspected in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
One child was missing a health statement in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
The backyard contained chemicals, a lawn mower, gardening tools, grill uncovered, propane tank, adjustable multifunction weight bench for gyms and debris that were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
Documents/forms for household members were not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
The RCCH was missing the following required postings: Form from the most recent Licensing inspection, the Licensing notice Keeping Children Safe and telephone numbers specified in this division. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The primary caregiver allowed three household members to be present at the operation before submitting and receiving background checks results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
One admission form was missing the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11
The operation does not have proof that parents of enrolled children were notified that the child care program does not carry liability insurance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-17
There were cleaning products accessible to the children in the kitchen and in the restroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation does not have proof that parents of enrolled children were notified that the child care program does not carry liability insurance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-17
Documents/forms for household members were not available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
The operation is not using the updated admission form and is missing information about children with special care needs and food allergies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
The RCCH was missing the following required postings: Form from the most recent Licensing inspection, the Licensing notice Keeping Children Safe and telephone numbers specified in this division. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The primary caregiver allowed three household members to be present at the operation before submitting and receiving background checks results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
There were cleaning products accessible to the children in the kitchen and in the restroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One admission form was missing the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11
During lunchtime, the caregiver offered only two meal components fruit and meat to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
The primary caregiver was missing training in food allergies and in building and physical premisses safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20
The backyard contained chemicals, a lawn mower, gardening tools, grill uncovered, propane tank, adjustable multifunction weight bench for gyms and debris that were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
Electrical outlets were not covered in the daycare area, and electrical cords were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
A child was seen resting on the couch. This was rectified during the inspection when the child was relocated to a mat.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher were not inspected in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
The caregiver in charge, during the primary caregiver's absence, did not have access to the children s essential information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
Two children's immunization record was not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
A 12 month old child was observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A fire drill was not conducted in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20
One child was missing a health statement in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
The backyard contained chemicals, a lawn mower, gardening tools, grill uncovered, propane tank, adjustable multifunction weight bench for gyms and debris that were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
One child was missing a health statement in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher were not inspected in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
The operation is not using the updated admission form and is missing information about children with special care needs and food allergies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13
Two children's immunization record was not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24
Electrical outlets were not covered in the daycare area, and electrical cords were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
The caregiver in charge, during the primary caregiver's absence, did not have access to the children s essential information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
A fire drill was not conducted in January 2026 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20
A 12 month old child was observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During lunchtime, the caregiver offered only two meal components fruit and meat to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-10
The primary caregiver was missing training in food allergies and in building and physical premisses safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20
The fire extinguisher was not mounted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-20
The primary caregiver was missing the following topics: D2, D3, D4, D5 and D6.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-27
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21
Two immunization record were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
Two immunization record were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
Sig-in and out information was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21
The fire extinguisher was not mounted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-20
The primary caregiver was missing the following topics: D2, D3, D4, D5 and D6.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-27
The backyard was discovered to contain an uncovered grill, a gas tank, a lawn mower, and gardening tools that were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-20
Three children were missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21
Sig-in and out information was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21
The backyard was discovered to contain an uncovered grill, a gas tank, a lawn mower, and gardening tools that were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-20
Three children were missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
Three children were missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
Two immunization record were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-31
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21
The primary caregiver was missing the following topics: D2, D3, D4, D5 and D6.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-27
The fire extinguisher was not mounted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-20
Sig-in and out information was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21
The backyard was discovered to contain an uncovered grill, a gas tank, a lawn mower, and gardening tools that were accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-20
Screen time for children under the age of two was being provided, and the content was not age appropriate or related to planned activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06
Screen time for children under the age of two was being provided, and the content was not age appropriate or related to planned activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06
Screen time for children under the age of two was being provided, and the content was not age appropriate or related to planned activities.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-12
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-12
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-12
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-12
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-12
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-12
Primary caregiver has an expired CPR and First Aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Primary caregiver has an expired CPR and First Aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Primary caregiver has an expired CPR and First Aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Primary caregiver has an expired CPR and First Aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Operation is not using the updated admission forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Primary caregiver has an expired CPR and First Aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Primary caregiver has an expired CPR and First Aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Despite individuals not being present during inspection, ineligible background checks were inactivated for individuals who either reside in the home or visit the home on a frequent basis.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
Permit holder scheduled fingerprinting for the two individuals that are older than 14 years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
Despite individuals not being present during inspection, ineligible background checks were inactivated for individuals who either reside in the home or visit the home on a frequent basis.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
Permit holder scheduled fingerprinting for the two individuals that are older than 14 years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
Permit holder scheduled fingerprinting for the two individuals that are older than 14 years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
Despite individuals not being present during inspection, ineligible background checks were inactivated for individuals who either reside in the home or visit the home on a frequent basis.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-01
A infant in care does not have an infant feeding form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide located on either floor of the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
A infant in care does not have an infant feeding form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
Five children requires did not have immunization records on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
Five children requires did not have immunization records on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
A infant in care does not have an infant feeding form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide located on either floor of the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
Five children requires did not have immunization records on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide located on either floor of the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
Five of the seven children currently attending the operation do not have admission forms on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
One seven month was observed watching TV while in the care. The program was observed to not be educational related that was on during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
A infant in care does not have an infant feeding form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
One seven month was observed watching TV while in the care. The program was observed to not be educational related that was on during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide located on either floor of the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
A 7 month old infant was observed asleep in the primary caregivers bed with a comforter on top and pillows present in the bed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operation does not have proof that parents for enrolled children have been notified that they do not carry liability insurance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
Five children requires did not have immunization records on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
Five of the seven children currently attending the operation do not have admission forms on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
A infant in care does not have an infant feeding form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
During the inspection two subjects that require background checks were present. One subject is currently a household member and the other subject is a frequent visitor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
One seven month was observed watching TV while in the care. The program was observed to not be educational related that was on during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide located on either floor of the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
A 7 month old infant was observed asleep in the primary caregivers bed with a comforter on top and pillows present in the bed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
The operation does not have proof that parents for enrolled children have been notified that they do not carry liability insurance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
Five children requires did not have immunization records on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
Five of the seven children currently attending the operation do not have admission forms on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
A infant in care does not have an infant feeding form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
During the inspection two subjects that require background checks were present. One subject is currently a household member and the other subject is a frequent visitor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide located on either floor of the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
Five children requires did not have immunization records on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
The operation does not have proof that parents for enrolled children have been notified that they do not carry liability insurance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13
A 7 month old infant was observed asleep in the primary caregivers bed with a comforter on top and pillows present in the bed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08
During the inspection two subjects that require background checks were present. One subject is currently a household member and the other subject is a frequent visitor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-04
The primary caregiver allowed a person to be present at the operation without having a background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-24
The primary caregiver allowed a person to be present at the operation without having a background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-24
The primary caregiver allowed a person to be present at the operation without having a background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-24
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete operational policies missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete emergency preparedness plan missing the required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete operational policies missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete emergency preparedness plan missing the required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete emergency preparedness plan missing the required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete operational policies missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
The operational policies were not available to review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete emergency preparedness plan missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
The operational policies were not available to review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete emergency preparedness plan missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
The operational policies were not available to review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
Upon review, the operation had an incomplete emergency preparedness plan missing required information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catherine Samuels's safety grade?
Catherine Samuels has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Catherine Samuels have?
Catherine Samuels has 177 total violations on record, including 102 critical, 75 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Catherine Samuels last inspected?
Catherine Samuels was last inspected on March 11, 2026.